Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Candy Popsicles

Freeze candies into homemade lemonade popsicles for a treat that kids (and adults!) will love! Try a variety of candies. […]

Pretty Lace Cookies

With the help of an air brush, stencil and cake lace, your cookies will soon be in bloom. Any event […]

Cherry Cupcakes

Cherry gelatin is mixed into a white cake mix to make these cheery, cherry cupcakes. Red sugar sprinkles and candy […]

Finger Painting Pineapple

Finger painting isn’t just for toddlers! Older kids will enjoy the challenge of painting a pineapple using nothing but their […]

Pineapple Sunflowers

These delicious pineapple treats look just like sunflowers – perfect for fall! They’re a tasty blend of salty and sweet […]

Clothespin Sunflower

Make a fun sunflower using clothespins, a paint stir stick, a jar lid, and sunflower seeds. This is a neat […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Use a paper plate and yarn to weave a beautiful sunflower. This easy project is fun take on traditional weaving.

Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake

Celebrate summer with a Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake, featuring pineapple cake on the inside and candy petals and leaves on […]

Summer Beach Rock Wreath

Collect rocks at the beach to make this pretty wreath, then add blue glass pebbles to represent the ocean. It’s […]

Ice Cream Sandwich Craft

This googly-eyed ice cream sandwich couldn’t be cuter! It’s a quick and easy construction paper craft that’s perfect for summer.

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Painted Saguaro Cactus

Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.

Pipe Cleaner Cacti

Turn pipe cleaners into adorable cacti topped with pom pom flowers. What a fun craft for kids to do!

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Fingerprint Pineapple

Use your fingerprints to make a pineapple! It’s easy to do and is fun for summer or even as decorations […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Fun Paper Sun

Celebrate summer with this happy sun craft. The bright colors and big smile are sure to brighten your day. 

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Pamper your child’s teacher with a pretty tote stuffed full of fun-in-the-sun products. It’s a nice way to say “Thank […]

M&M Beach Ball Cake

Celebrate summer with this yummy beach ball cake that is covered with M&Ms. It’s fun for birthdays, pool parties, and […]

Butterfly Fruit Cookies

Create cute butterfly cookies using blueberries and mandarin oranges. They’re easy to do and taste great!

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by making homemade paper with flower seeds embedded in it. It’s a great project where the whole […]

Stamped Hyacinth Flower

Create artwork featuring pretty spring flowers by stamping a common household item. This project is easy for toddlers and preschoolers […]

Wookie Birdhouse

Help your Star Wars fan turn an empty milk or juice carton into a cute Wookie Birdhouse. It’s a great […]

Edible Tea Cups

Invite your stuffed animals and dolls to a spring tea party, complete with sweet treats! These adorable edible teacups are […]

Chalk Pastel Sunflowers

Create gorgeous sunflowers inspired by the artwork of Van Gogh. Even young artists can use the technique to make something […]

Personalized Camp Mug

Show your love of camping in the great outdoors with this fun mug. Made of steel, the mug can be […]

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

Personalized Floppy Beach Hat

Protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays this summer season with this trendy personalized beach hat with flock. Once […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Shark Party

Throw a fun shark-themed party for a summer birthday or just for fun! There are ideas for recipes, favors, decorations […]

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

Edible Sea Glass

Celebrate summer with a beach party. This edible sea glass fits right in with beach themed foods.

Sea Otter Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes could not be cuter! They’re decorated like sea otters using modeling chocolate.

Painted Ice Cream Cones

Turn plain ice cream cones into works of art with food coloring! The tutorials includes tips and tricks to make […]

Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Rice Krispie Hula Girls

These adorable Rice Krispie Hula Girls treats will be the talk of the luau! They are so easy to make […]

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Tiki Hut Brownie

Turn a pan of brownies into an adorable tiki sign. What a fun treat for your next luau!

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Happy Camper Craft

This fun craft will help get kids excited about an upcoming camping trip, or to help them remember the fun […]

LifeSaver Thank You Gift

Use printable templates and some LifeSaver candies to make a special thank you gift. It also makes a cute favor […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]

Mini Camping Set

Get the kids excited about camping with this fun mini camping play set, perfect for pretend play. Bring the campsite […]

Ice Cream Cone Polar Bears

These adorable ice cream cone polar bears are a tasty way to cool down when it’s hot, or to warm […]

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Beach-Themed Snack

This beach-themed snack cup is as easy to make as it is tasty to eat. It’s a fun treat for […]

Olympic Rings Flag

Celebrate the Olympics with this quick and easy craft. Paper cups and paint are all that’s needed to create an […]

Ice Cream S’mores Pops

Kids will love these s’mores pops made to look like ice cream! They’re a fun treat for summer or any […]

How to Draw a Chicago Dog

Learn how to draw a Chicago-style hot dog with all the proper fixins’. Remember, a Chicago Dog never has ketchup!

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!